A unique 8-day hiking experience in a majestic peninsula in Greece, halfway between Athens and Thessaloniki, that combines the beauty of wild mountains, endless beaches, picturesque villages, great mythology, and heavenly delicious food & sweets.
Following an old stone path, we make our way to the village of Kala Nera. Here we can swim and have lunch at a small fish restaurant before hiking back to Milies. We cross Mount Pelion from South West to North East, walking on a forest road through chestnut trees and reach the village of Tsagarada. At the square we will admire the oldest plane tree in Europe, more than 1750 years old, and then have our picnic beside a lovely white painted chapel on the hillside. We shall also visit the isolated beach of Fakistra with crystal clear blue water. Following the coastal path, having magnificent views of the Aegean Sea we’ll enjoy this isolated beach for our pick nick lunch and for swimming.
Starting from Damouchari, we follow the path along the shore to Agios Ioannis and the magnificent sandy beach Papa Nero. We stay at Chania, the highest among the villages of the area (1.190 m) and from our guesthouse we follow the road up to the ski centre at 1580m and from there we will enjoy fantastic views of both the Aegean Sea and the Pagasitikos Gulf. We will follow the same path that was used according to the Greek Mythology by the Centaurs. These creatures were the followers of the wine god Dionysus and are well known for drunkenness and lustfulness. The path leads us to the village of Portaria and continues to Makrinitsa, another picturesque village of the area with many old mansions, also known as the “Balcony of Mt. Pelion”, offering amazing views of the Pagasitic Gulf and the city of Volos.
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Our guide will meet you and drive to Milies.
Overnight stay in Milies
Following in the beginning the railways till Pinakates old station and then down to Kala Nera. Here we can swim and have lunch next to the sea in Pagasitikos gulf. Then by an old stone path we will hike back to Milies.
Overnight stay in Milies
Distance: 11,9 km / 7,4 miles
Elevation: 1329 f - 20 f - 1329 f
Duration: 5 hours
On today’s hike we cross Mount Pelion from South West to North East. We start our walk from Milies village, walking on a forest road through chestnut trees and reach the village of Tsagarada. At the square we will admire the oldest plane tree in Europe, more than 1800 years old.
Overnight stay in Tsagkarada
Distance Milies - Tsagarada: 11,2 km/ 7 miles
Elevation: 1272 f - 2575 f - 1736 f
Duration: 5,5 hours
Our destination on today’s hike is the isolated beach of Fakistra with crystal clear blue water.
Following the coastal path, having magnificent views of the Aegean Sea we’ll enjoy this isolated beach for our pick nick lunch and for swimming.
Late in the afternoon we will return along the same path back to Damouchari.
Overnight stay in Damouchari
Distance: 5 miles
Elevation: 1730 f – 0 f – 300 f – 0 f
Duration: 4 hours
We start from Damouchari, following the path along the shore to Agios Ioannis and the magnificent sandy beach Papa Nero. There is an opportunity to jump into the turquoise waters of Papa Nero before we drive to the settlement of Chania, the highest among the villages of the area (1.190 m).
Overnight stay in Chania
Distance : Ag.Ioannis - Kissos 7,6 km / 4,7 miles
Elevation: from sea level to 1692ft
Duration: 4 hours
After breakfast we will be transferred (5 min ) to the parking of the ski area. From there we start our walk on one of the most beautiful paths in MT Pelion. Local people they call It << the waterfalls path >>.
Between the beech trees, we will discover the waterfall who run throughout the year. Finish the walk in the village of Makrirachi where a car will drive us back to Chania.
Overnight stay in Chania
Distance: 5,6 miles
Elevation: 3937 f – 1050 f
Duration: 4 hours
Today we will follow the same path that was used according to the Greek Mythology by the Centaurs. These creatures were the followers of the wine god Dionysus and are well known for drunkenness and lustfulness.
The path leads us to the village of Portaria. In the afternoon we’ll go by car to Makrinitsa, another picturesque village of the area with many old mansions, also known as the “Balcony of Mt. Pelion”, offering amazing views of the Pagasitic Gulf and the city of Volos.
Overnight stay in Portaria.
Distance : Chania - Portaria 8,5 km / 5,3 miles
Elevation: from 3770 - to 2290
Duration: 3,5 hours
Transfer to Volos. End of services.
1310€/person 4-6 participants
1200€/person 7-9 participants
Single supplement: 235€/pp
Price from €1200
BOOK NOWMost of the hike is through a thick forest of pine, beech and fir trees, and the path is in good condition.
Hotels : Simple
End of June usually the weather has midday instability (ie local storms, without this being a rule especially in recent years when the weather is unpredictable). July & August are the hottest months of the season and September is a relatively stable month with good temperatures
The weather is unpredictable in the mountains, especially in recent years everything has changed.
